December 15, 2021

Firefighters' Blood Pressure Can Rise When Duty Calls

Working in an already dangerous environment, the blood pressure of firefighters jumps when they get an emergency call, new research shows.

December 8, 2021

Pandemic Sent Americans' Blood Pressure Numbers Skyward

Yet another pandemic-related health woe has come to the fore: rising blood pressure.

November 29, 2021

Many People With High Blood Pressure May Take a Drug That Worsens It: Study

Nearly 1 in 5 people with hypertension may be unintentionally taking a drug for another condition that causes their blood pressure to climb even higher, a new study suggests.

November 16, 2021

Hospitalizations for Spikes in Blood Pressure Are on the Rise

Despite a nationwide effort to control blood pressure, the number of seniors hospitalized for a sudden, sharp rise in blood pressure surged over the last two decades in the United States.

November 9, 2021

AHA News: Some Young Asian Women May Face Higher Risks for High Blood Pressure

Young Asian women with diabetes, obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have high blood pressure than their peers without those conditions, according to new research that called for increased medical attention in this population.

November 7, 2021

Heading to the Mountains? Heart Patients Should Check With Their Doctor First

If the Alps or the Rockies are on your bucket list, check with your doctor first if you're at risk for cardiovascular disease.